LesMigraS - Antidiscrimination and Antiviolence work area of the Lesbenberatung Berlin.

(Lesbian/bisexual Migrants, Black Lesbians and Trans*People)

LesMigraS is engaged in antidiscrimination and antiviolence work, offers counselling and a space for self-empowerment. We advocate for a society in which all aspects of the life and identity of lesbian, bisexual women inter* and trans* people are accepted and appreciated. With aspects, we do not only refer to sexual orientation, but also to belonging to different social, religious and cultural groups.

CounsellingOur intercultural team offers counselling in person, on the phone, via email and chat in English, Arabic, French, Persian, Kurmancî, Turkish and German. For other languages, we work together with translators. Topics: - Dealing with experiences of violence and discrimination- Violence in lesbian trans* and inter* relationships- Legal advice on asylum law, residency law, hate violence and binational relationship, through Barbara Wessel- Migration

NetworkingLesMigraS is actively engaged in several networks and works closely with antidiscrimination and antiviolence projects in order to jointly develop and implement strategies on the issue of and the struggle against multiple discrimination and violence.

LesMigraS has supported three films in Germany, France and Austria about the situation of lesbian migrants from various countries.

Furthermore we have published five books in different languages:1. Life of Iranian lesbians - Iranian lesbians in Germany and Europe (Persian/German)2. Voices of Arabic Lesbians - Arabic Lesbians in Germany and Europe (Arabic/German)3. Russian lesbians in Europe (Russian/German)4. Set signs - lesbians of Turkish descent in Germany and Europe (Turkish/German)5. Plea for fighting discrimination among the discriminated - lesbian migrants in intercultural projects and lesbian organisations in Germany (German)

We have published two posters and three postcards in Persian, Turkish and German. Our posters, postcards and books are available in our counseling center. Our range of products is constantly developing. You are welcome to visit us and take a look at our current materials, which you also can take home. You can also download many materials from our homepage: